http://www.essexrestaurants.com/ 111-1232 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/the-bell-horndon-on-the-hill-essex.html My wedding anniversary today (20th sept)and we had lunch at the bell. Well what can i say? Unique way of keeping the matts on the table by not cleaning it so its super sticky! The mash was so salty it would have killed any body under the age of 10 and the old worldly country pub style is getting a little worn............time for a re-furb. I have eaten in resturants all over the world and this was won of the worst meals i have had in a long time. amazingly people kept coming in as we a had lunch so it goes to prove we need some better resturants in this area! Get a better meal go to a chippy! ]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:51:08 +0100 111-1036 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/the-bell-horndon-on-the-hill-essex.html went to the restaurant on 31/10/2010 had the rib eye steak, very bland no seasoning to the steak, not a lot of choice of veg, and what veg you got was very sparing,i have had better a meal in a transport cafe ]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 12:52:20 +0100 171-722 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-hotels/the-chichester-hotel-basildon-essex.html My husband booked a meal here for 20 people for my birthday as a surprise. It was awful, the food was cold and badly presented - looked cheap and nasty and the staff was absolutely terrible. When I complained at the end of the night the young girl who claimed to be the manager was really rude and could not care less. It was so bad that i actually called the next day to complain to the real manager and also I wrote a complaint letter to the owner but to be honest they didnt care. Considering we took a lot of people there and spent a lot of money I was totally gobsmacked at the way we were treated. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES VISIT HERE. ]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:27:10 +0000 111-711 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/the-bell-horndon-on-the-hill-essex.html Party of 5 aged 23-51 on Sunday 3rd January 2010

Food:starters, wild Boar Carpaccio £7.20 tasty but over priced, mushroom soup £4.50 fair portion taste ok , potted crayfish & shrimp £5.95 tasty, slightly over priced for portion, 2 x Honey roast butternut squash/dolcelatte salad £5.50 bit pricy but tasted ok.
MAIN: 3 X Confit pressed veal belly/side veg carrot,swede,parsnips £16.10 each, beautifully cooked and very tasty. pork chop /stilton glaze v tasty with same veg £8.95
Organic porkfillet, creamed root veg/bubble & squeak beautifully cooked, great taste £13.95. The portion of extra chips were great
Meal was Much Better Then Last Visit.
Service: quick and efficiant(was a quiet night)
Ambience:bit noisy from bar area but relaxed

Points: we were not given menu as it was written on large board(they are available)so was not aware of what came with meal ie if vegetables were included with meal,prices obscured on board. Tables are closly packed and not ideal for private conversation.
overall My sons loved the food not the price, I wont be rushing back my bill came to £140 incl tip, a bit hit and miss ]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:52:02 +0000 111-559 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/the-bell-horndon-on-the-hill-essex.html This place trades on its image. OK for a drink (although very snobby) but the food is poor and VERY over-priced. ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:31:15 +0100 499-556 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/the-bekash-restaurant.html This is a superb Indian restaurant which has never disappointed either myself, my fiancee or the other members of my family. Whenever we are in the mood for eating out locally, this is the place we go to. ]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:32:09 +0100 171-499 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-hotels/the-chichester-hotel-basildon-essex.html Food was cold. Pate stuffed mushrooms were an abomination. Lamb shank could have been more tender. Vegetables unsalted and cooked to oblivion - i.e. soggy and mushy. Roast potatoes were uncrunchy, oily and burnt. Apple sponge pudding disgusting. For £20 a rip off. Say no more. ]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 14:00:45 +0100 171-468 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-hotels/the-chichester-hotel-basildon-essex.html Must agree with other review, my experience was much the same. If you want to eat in a place where the staff seem put out even being there, this is the place for you. Presentation and standard of served food left a lot to be desired,food not presented as ordered(chef seems to decide what will be served). Polite complaint about the food seemed to bring out the surlyness in the staff. Couldnt even get drinks order correct. Will not be returning again, Saved some money and eat at a Harvester, yes it was that bad. ]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:18:55 +0100 171-466 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-hotels/the-chichester-hotel-basildon-essex.html I agree with the previous review and I don't think that he got unlucky.

The only thing I would disagree with is the score. I don't think it deserves a three. Overall the place was poor.

I for one will never be going back there again. ]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:40:29 +0100 171-465 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-hotels/the-chichester-hotel-basildon-essex.html I had heard very good things about this place and so was looking forward to going however despite the setting and look of the restaurant I found the whole experience very disappointing.
The food seemed to be badly prepared (in one case burnt). The staff gave options and then decided to ignore the choices in terms of both food and drinks (that is of course when staff actually turned up at the table). The selection of beer is poor and comes to the table warm (unlike some of the food).

It may be that I just got unlucky on my visit but I certainly would not recommend this place to anyone. ]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:00:37 +0100 111-424 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/the-bell-horndon-on-the-hill-essex.html Such a lovely village pub with a wonderful atmophere. The food in the resturant is just how food should be and cooked fresh is worth the wait. I always feel welcome and relaxed. Steeped in history I would recommend this frienldy family pub to everyone. Thank you and well done. :o) ]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:38:34 +0000 489-416 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/chillis.html Really good restaurant, good atmosphere staff were really friendly - There is a window into the kitchen which was very interesting all their food looked really fresh - none of this pre cooked chicken or burgers lark- which should be band! Really good quality food. Cocktails were lovely - Strawberry Daiquiri and Presentdite margarita is well recommend! ]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:42:52 +0000 470-384 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/outback-steakhouse-basildon.html good and plentiful menu.
service with a frieddly atmosphere.
family orientated
we have been about half a dozen times and really enjoyed it
the signature dish of the blooming onion is definatley one to try, beware to share as it is large. ]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:48:13 +0000 117-294 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/elona-restaurant-bulphan-essex.html unfortunately this restaurant seems to have lost its way recently. I was first introduced to it by friends who raved about it, as did I, but it would seem that over the last few months something has changed. The food has lost its quality, the standard has slipped and the staff don't seem to know what they are doing, however the prices are still as they were. Don't waste your money ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:46:01 +0100 117-275 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/elona-restaurant-bulphan-essex.html The resturant certainly is nicely decorated, the service was attentive and friendly, the variety of food was great for such a relatively small restaurant. On the downside, the tables are oddly turned so you have a table leg between your knees, which didn't suit me.

The restaurant is also unfortunately back to back with the hotel's main function area, and we were treated to the dulled throb of disco music from the wedding reception on at the time. Maybe good to check there is nothing else on if you prefer a cosy meal.

I'd go again, but I'd chose a quieter night. ]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:19:25 +0100 111-184 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/the-bell-horndon-on-the-hill-essex.html This is possibly the best restaurant in Essex and I cannot believe anyone could criticise the food - it is cooked and tastes just how good food should, delicious. I have been to The Bell on many occasions and have never once been disappointed. We also hired the private room for a family birthday last year and the food and service was brilliant.

It's not cheap, but as with everything, you get what you pay for. ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:31:11 +0100 111-137 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/the-bell-horndon-on-the-hill-essex.html The food has never disappointed. I have enjoyed the food, ambiance and service here over many years from the 1960's, and on many occasions, and have always come away feeling that I have been treated to an experience of quality, pleasure and good company.
(ps I am still looking for better???) ]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:14:25 +0000 111-86 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/the-bell-horndon-on-the-hill-essex.html heard so much about the food here and was really looking forwrd to my meal - ordered rib eye it was the one of the worst steaks I have ever tasted - it was purely just a lump of grisle - tough like boot leather - came home very hungry would not recommend this restaurant - very disappointed by the manager's response who said he had never had a complaint before !!! must say I would question such remark. ]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:44:11 +0000 117-7 http://www.essexrestaurants.com/basildon-venues/basildon-restaurants/elona-restaurant-bulphan-essex.html I had a great time! ]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:40:48 +0000